Eye Of The Needle (Star Wars)

Chapter 50: The Dathomirian Zabrak

~20 BBY~

I was busy like any other Jedi, hopping to planet to planet to fight in many battles whether they were in space or on land. Fortunately, Gida had healed and now she was back in battle alongside Tarom. In many of the diplomatic issues, I discovered my mom intervened in them, helping out the Republic on many occasions along with my senator cousins, especially when Pantora was in danger of joining the Separatists due to the kidnapping of Vinor's sisters, which devastated him deeply. He, Ahsoka, Areria, and Riyo rescued the daughters of Baron Notluwiski Papanoida, the new leader of Pantora. Orlamax and I didn't get along, but he had to admit that he was impressed with the work I had done on Dubrillion.

I had turned twenty-one this year along with my sister, Maya. But due to the war, we had no time to celebrate. Currently, Obi-Wan, Anakin, and I were in the Sullust system flying our BTL-B Y-wing ships, attacking the Separatists when one fired at Obi-Wan's wing. We were directly above the Sullust planet. I glanced back to see Asajj. Oh great...her again. Anakin, Obi-Wan, and I communicated through our comlinks.

"Ventress." Anakin said his voice filled with distaste.

"Split up." Obi-Wan urged.

We then split up, however Asajj managed to follow both Obi-Wan and I. R3, who was on my ship, began beeping like crazy. I let out a sigh. "Yes R3, I know she's on our tail."

"Looks like we are her favorites." I observed.

"I'm kind of disappointed. Only the droids follow me." Anakin replied.

"Be grateful." I advised.

I then tried to get her off my tail. She made an attempt to hit my ship, but failed as I spun around. R3 let out an excited beep. I chuckled. "Yes R3, that will show her."

Obi-Wan's voice came in through the comlink. "Storm, Anakin, I'm going to need some help."

"Where are you?" Anakin asked.

"He's with me-" I began, but Obi-Wan cut me off.

""I'm hit!" Obi-Wan exclaimed. "I'm heading toward the Separatist flagship."

I then saw Obi-Wan ahead of me. Anakin and I fired Asajj's ship into the hangar of the flagship. We quickly headed into the hangars ourselves, running towards Obi-Wan's ship, which was engulfed in flames. R2 and R3 trailed behind us.

"Obi-Wan!" Anakin and I exclaimed.

Obi-Wan then pulled up his window as R2 and R3 helped to put out the fire. Unfortunately, they sprayed Obi-Wan in the process. "No, thank you. No...thank you, R2 and R3. That's quite enough."

Obi-Wan then jumped out of his ship. I was worried that he was wounded, so I immediately rushed over to his side.

"Are you all right?" I inquired.

"Never better." Obi-Wan assured me.

"Let's end this." Anakin urged.

We then ignited our lightsabers as we made our way towards Asajj's ship. She jumped out and climbed up on the top of her ship. She looked different...usually she was always so confident of herself, but now she looked conflicted.

"Ventress, you're not looking well." Obi-Wan observed.

Anakin scoffed. "She never does."

"You can say that again." I chimed in.

"You have failed, Ventress." Obi-Wan mentioned.

"Surrender." I ordered.

Asajj narrowed her eyes at us. "Never."